CSMU Ph.D Humanities: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. CSMU offers Ph.D. in the following Humanities disciplines: English, Economics, History, Geography, and Political Science. The Department of Humanities has experienced faculty who serve as Ph.D. guides, including Dr. Kanchan Zarekar (Economics, Ph.D. guide), Dr. Salim Ansari (History, specialising in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology), Dr. Roshani (Geography, specialising in climate change and GIS), and other faculty members. Candidates are advised to check the availability of guides in their specific research area before applying.

Ans. No. Candidates who hold a valid UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, or GATE score, or who have an M.Phil. degree, are exempted from the PET. These candidates are directly called for the research presentation interview. All other eligible candidates must appear for the PET, which is an MCQ-based written test. The PET syllabus is the same as the latest NET/GATE examination syllabus in the concerned subject.

Ans. Yes. CSMU offers a part-time Ph.D. option for working professionals. The minimum duration for part-time Ph.D. in Arts, Humanities, Science, and Commerce is 4 years, and the annual fee is Rs. 1,25,000 (compared to Rs. 1,40,000 for full-time). Working professionals who cannot attend full-time can opt for the part-time mode, subject to fulfilling the coursework and research requirements as per UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022.

Ans. As per UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2022, all Ph.D. scholars at CSMU are required to complete a mandatory coursework component. The coursework typically covers research methodology, review of published research, and subject-specific advanced topics. The coursework is assessed through examinations and assignments. Scholars who have already completed M.Phil. with coursework may be exempted from part of the Ph.D. coursework, subject to the university's decision.

Ans. After completing the minimum residency period (3 years for full-time), Ph.D. scholars must submit a thesis embodying the results of their original research. The thesis is evaluated by external examiners, and scholars must defend their thesis in a viva voce examination. A one-time thesis submission fee of Rs. 30,000 is payable at the time of submission. The exact timeline for thesis submission depends on the progress of research and the availability of the supervisor and examiners.

Ans. Graduates of Ph.D. (Humanities) from CSMU can pursue careers as Assistant Professors in colleges and universities (subject to UGC-NET qualification), researchers in think tanks and policy organisations, senior researchers in government and public sector bodies, and consultants in areas related to their specialisation. Ph.D. holders in Economics can work with government planning bodies, research institutes, and international organisations. Ph.D. holders in History, Geography, English, and Political Science can pursue academic careers, civil services, and research positions in cultural and heritage organisations.